Invitation to Penny's in Asheville.................

Have you managed to meet any of your blogging friends in person?
I have been extremely fortunate to do this many times in the last three years, both here in the USA and in Europe. Must say it's always been such a great experience.  To hug a friend known only previously on a computer monitor is so much fun!  I just know special friendships have been made this way, one of the better aspects of using a computer in one's daily life.

Mary & Penny - Treasure hunting in Asheville - October 2009

Last year I traveled to gorgeous Asheville, North Carolina to meet up with the most delightful blog friend, Penny of The Comforts of Home/Lavender Hill Studio.  Penny, as many of you know, is an amazing mosaic artist, fabulous house restoration expert (along with her charming husband), interior decorator, gardener, and one of the best 'treasure hunters' whom I was thrilled to go antiquing with in Asheville.

...............and here's the reason I'm gushing about Penny...............

We are invited to Penny's beautiful home (and believe me it truly is as I visited while she and K were still in the throes of renovation and decorating) for an Autumn brunch, and a visit to some of Asheville's great antiquing venues.  I'm definitely going to be there - and hopefully you can make it too.  Another plus will be viewing the North Carolina mountains dressed in Fall colors, always spectacular.

Go visit Penny at The Comforts of Home for more details of her invitation - it will definitely be fun as there are already several bloggers planning go.

Thanks Penny........can't wait to see you again.